Weaving Indigenous & Western ways of knowing to advance environmental & ecological science

 
 

In a world where unprecedented environmental change has resulted in wildlife population declines across the globe, interdisciplinary research that embraces multiple ways of knowing is critical to fostering the preservation of biodiversity and culture. Research in the WISE Lab weaves Indigenous and Western science to investigate the causes and consequences of wildlife population fluctuations in ecosystems and to Indigenous Peoples ways of life.

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Interdisciplinary Research

Research associated with the WISE Lab is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together many fields such as: ecology, environmental science, wildlife monitoring and management, and Indigenous environmental justice. Our diverse partnerships include Indigenous communities and organizations, conservation organizations, federal and provincial governments, and universities across Canada. Working together to share knowledge and novel approaches, WISE Lab research supports ecological and cultural integrity.

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Thank you to our funding partners for supporting WISE Lab research

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